John Sidney Hutton IV, age 84, lifelong resident of Manassas passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Burke, VA.
He was born on July 2, 1933 in Warrenton, VA to the late John Sidney Hutton III and Alice (Payne) Hutton. Mr. Hutton retired in 1991 from AT&T as an System Technician. He was a charter member of Manassas St. Thomas United Methodist Church and Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Predeceased by his parents and wife Shirley Jean Hutton.
Survivors include three sons: John Sidney Hutton V, David W. Hutton and Derek A. Hutton; sister: Anne H. Miller; two grandchildren: Casie and Nathan; and two great grandchildren: Haley and Bently.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM with Leslie Oakes officiating. Interment at Warrenton Cemetery in Warrenton, Virginia. A reception immediately follow the interment at Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad, 9322 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or you may donate to: Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 123, Manassas, VA 20108 in loving memory of John S. Hutton IV.
Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
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